Chapter 15: An Unexpected Challenge
Hearing Qian Daoliu's words, Qin Xuan knew that Qian Daoliu was protecting him, but at this moment, his purpose in going to the Slaughter City was no longer to stay away from Qian Xunji and stay alive. It was for himself to obtain the Slaughter God Domain and the Ten-Headed Blazing Sun Snake's inner elixir.
"Please give me your blessing," he nodded and clasped his fists, still resolute.
As soon as these words came out, the Elders of the Elder Hall became quiet again. Qian Daoliu frowned and stared at Qin Xuan silently. No one knew what he was thinking.
The Fifth Elder, Guang Ling Douluo, whispered from the side: "Hey, big brother, I think this kid Qin Xuan has a lot of guts. Why don't we help him?"
"Guang Ling, shut up. The Grand Elder will make his own decision." The tall, muscular, and bearded Fourth Elder, Lion Douluo, crossed his arms and glared at him sideways.
Guang Ling Douluo curled his lips nonchalantly and turned his eyes to the brothers Qianjun and Jiang Mo. "Hey, Lao Liu and Lao Qi, Qin Xuan is your disciple, aren't you going to say something?" As for the Third Elder, Qingluan Douluo, and the Second Elder, Golden Crocodile Douluo, he didn't dare to ask. Each of these two was arrogant and ridiculously strong. The Fourth Elder, Lion Douluo, was like a younger brother in front of them. He, Guang Ling, would not be stupid enough to make a fool of himself.
Qianjun Douluo, the Sixth Elder with a calm personality, spoke calmly and said in a deep voice, "I only listen to the Grand Elder." And the Seventh Elder, Jiang Mo, scratched the back of his head with a silly smile: "Me too."
While sighing, Qian Daoliu, who had been thinking for a long time, finally spoke and said calmly, "Since you are so insistent, I can't force it, but you still need to prove that you have the strength to survive in the Slaughter City."
"I'd like to hear it, sir. Offer your teachings." Qin Xuan knew that Qian Daoliu was trying to test his own strength.
"Yes." Qian Daoliu nodded slowly, suddenly releasing a wave of Soul power, and shouted in a deep voice: "Ghost, Chrysanthemum."
As soon as the voice fell, two spirit-like figures, one gold and one black, came out of the hall. A flash came from outside the door. Qin Xuan's long clothes were still in the wind, and he could only hear two sounds breaking through the air, one from the left and one from the right. The next second, Ghost and Chrysanthemum appeared in front of Qian Daoliu. With their backs to Qin Xuan, they knelt down on one knee and said respectfully: "Grand Elder."
Qian Daoliu waved his hands, and Ghost and Chrysanthemum stood up and stood aside. He said to Qin Xuan: "If you can ask Qian Xunji to go to the Slaughter City, you must know what kind of place it is. In the Slaughter City, you cannot use Soul Ring skills. Everything can only rely on your own basic strength."
"The opponents I have prepared for you are the two of them. As long as you can defeat them one by one without using Soul skills, I will no longer object." Qian Daoliu pointed at Chrysanthemum and Ghost.
He had his own considerations in appointing Chrysanthemum and Ghost as Qin Xuan's opponents. Since its establishment, the Slaughter City has been a partner of the Spirit Hall, used to accommodate evil Soul Masters. Therefore, Qian Daoliu had a deep understanding of the city. According to Qian Daoliu's estimation, it was impossible for a Titled Douluo-level expert to appear in the Slaughter City. Because almost all those who can reach this state in this world are those who have tasted the warmth and coldness of the world and gone through hardships and obstacles. With powerful and profound Soul power, it may not be difficult to win a hundred consecutive victories in the Slaughter City, but the Path of Hell is still quite dangerous.
Domain skills are valuable, but they are not worth risking their lives for. This is also the reason why his good-for-nothing son, who couldn't awaken his Angel Domain due to poor talent, didn't go to the Slaughter City to get the Slaughter Domain. To put it bluntly, he was afraid of death, and he was unwilling to give up everything he had now to risk his life.
However, although it was impossible for a Titled Douluo to appear, there were still a few Contras there. If Qin Xuan couldn't defeat a Contra alone, then even if he went there, he would die, not to mention that there was a Path of Hell that was more dangerous than facing a Contra.
"Victory against us?" Chrysanthemum and Ghost were stunned for a while. One must know that they were not some nobodies, but two Contras with Soul power as high as level 89. As long as they broke through one more level, they could achieve the Titled Douluo realm. Even if they didn't use Soul skills, they couldn't be compared to a Soul King. Not to mention a Soul King who cannot use Soul skills. Not to mention them, even the 6 major Elders frowned in unison but didn't say much. For the Spirit Clan and Qian Daoliu, they were absolutely loyal. They only needed to obey the orders of the Grand Elder, and nothing else mattered.
"Senior Chrysanthemum, Senior Ghost, who comes first?" Qin Xuan looked at the two of them, the red light in his right hand flashed, and accompanied by a burst of phoenix chirping, he held his Martial Sword in his hand and pointed it toward Chrysanthemum and Ghost. Seeing only the Martial Soul but no Soul Ring, he answered with his actions.
After hearing this, everyone's faces became serious, and the scene became tense. Chrysanthemum and Ghost looked at each other and did not answer. Instead, they both looked at the Grand Elder, Qian Daoliu. He waved his hand, stretched out his figure, and led the 6 Elders back to the statue of the Seraph at the innermost part of the hall to watch the battle.
"I'll come first." Chrysanthemum walked to the opposite side of Qin Xuan. He had a sharp voice and was wearing golden armor with claws and high heels. The two stood 30 steps apart. He waved his hand and said with a smile, "Come on, little Qin Xuan, let me see how much progress you have made in the past few years."
"Get ready." Qin Xuan poured Soul power into the sword, which caused dazzling fire and thunder flashes to appear. Chrysanthemum was an attack-type Soul Master. It was perfect to deal with him with the horizontal sword technique that was as wild as the wind, as fierce as a wave, powerful, murderous, fast as lightning, changeable, deadly, and did not give the opponent a chance to breathe.
Zheng— The sound of a sword was heard. Qin Xuan swung his long sword, dragged it forward, and took an S-level position before suddenly rushing toward Chrysanthemum. The sword blade rubbed against the special ground of the Elder's Hall, creating fierce sparks. Then it went out.
"Come on." Sensing the change in Qin Xuan's momentum, Chrysanthemum also became serious and put on his posture. But he was only a little serious. Even the body-protecting Soul power light shield had not been opened. He planned to rely on his powerful Soul power to catch Qin Xuan's attack with his flesh palms with metal claw sheaths.
Qiang— About five steps away from Chrysanthemum, Qin Xuan suddenly changed his sword stance, jumped up high, held the sword in his backhand, and slashed down.
"This is..." The 7 Elders narrowed their eyes at the same time. A look of surprise flashed across their pupils. But Ghost was not confused but concerned and reminded Chrysanthemum sternly, "Chrysanthemum, you idiot, get out of the way." As the saying goes, the authorities are confused, but bystanders know clearly.
"What?" Although Chrysanthemum was puzzled, the tacit understanding and absolute trust he had developed from spending many years with Ghost allowed him to subconsciously dodge Qin Xuan's attack. The next second, Qin Xuan landed, and a red crescent sword energy burst through the air. There was just a click, and a long and narrow gap was cut out of the floor of the Elder's Hall, which was made of special materials.